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Our Top 10 Baby Tracking Apps: From Breastfeeding to Bathtime and everything...

There’s no rest for the wicked mamas, but there’s also no rest when you’ve got a new addition to the household! When you’re running around sleep deprived and covered in curious substances, it can be...

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Bullying: The Empathy Connection and the REAL Reasons Why Kids Bully

If you’re worried about bullying (and what parent isn’t?!), child psychologist Anoushka Beh explains what can cause it, along with strategies and solutions to help parents and kids avoid it We’ve all...

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Bullying Part 2: The Sassy Parent’s Guide to Managing Bullying

Child psychologist Anoushka Beh explains how parents can support their children and effectively deal with bullying In my last article on bullying, I explored how empathy relates to bullying, which has...

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Get Active! The Importance of Sports and Nutrition for Kids in Singapore

A family doctor explains why it’s essential for kids to play sports, and what you can do to support and encourage a healthy lifestyle, from nutrition to hydration We all know physical fitness is a...

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A Chat with Third Culture Kid Expert & Author Chris O’Shaughnessy

A leading expert on third culture kids is coming to Singapore! Find out what makes TCKs tick… We celebrate third culture kids here at Sassy Mama, but author and international speaker (and TCK himself)...

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Teaching Kids the Value of Saving Money for a Rainy Day

Show me the money! Here’s a fab programme to teach kids the value of saving money from the start Money doesn’t grow on trees. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. A penny saved is a penny earned. We...

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Wanting the Best: How to Avoid Raising Entitled Kids

Kids in Singapore seem to have every advantage — but is that always a good thing? A comment about airport lounges prompts one mama to ponder how to keep from having entitled kids I’m no doubt showing...

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The Ups and Downs of Raising Kids in the Singapore Bubble

A mama newly-arrived in Singapore grapples with giving her the kids the best of life here without absorbing the worst bits. Can it be done? A few weeks ago we ran an article about one mama’s concerns...

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Smarter Than You Think: How to Identify Your Child’s Strengths from the Start

Smart is so much more than just letter grades, mama! Here’s how to identify and nurture your child’s strengths and talents to put them on the road to success The end of the school year seems to bring a...

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Dealing With an Early Empty Nest

Recently sent your little ones off to school full-time and struggling with a sense of purpose, mama? You may be dealing with ‘Early Empty Nest’ syndrome! I’m sure you’ve heard of the classic empty nest...

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Join us for a FREE Parenting Workshop: ‘The Importance of Working Creatively...

Mums and Dads are invited to our first FREE parenting workshop of 2017: why encouraging creativity in our little ones is so vital for them to thrive! As much as we love this parenting gig, man is it...

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A Mama’s Guide to the Fidget Spinners Craze in Singapore

Fidget Spinners: Fab Toy or Fidgety Fad? Here’s how they came about, where you can find them, and whether they’re worth the headache! Have you heard about Fidget Spinners, mama? If you’ve got primary...

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Parenting: Turning 10, Going-on-15? Why Kids Grow Up Faster Now

It’s not your imagination, mama: today’s kids do know a lot more than we did at their age. Here’s how to balance their potential while still keeping them grounded in childhood Children grow up so fast...

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Expert Advice from the Google Parenting Café: Internet Safety for Kids

We chat with the experts from Google about how to ensure responsible tech habits and Internet safety for our kids! It’s amazing how fast technology is changing these days; barely a day goes by where we...

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You’re Invited: Is My Child Ready for a Mobile Phone and The Internet?

Nervous about Internet safety or letting your child get a mobile phone? These FREE expert talks will help calm your fears, mama! As much as we wish we could shield our littles from all the dangers that...

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Life in Snowy Hokkaido: Singaporean Mama Merlin Chelliah

Home away from home in Hokkaido, we hear about this mama’s love for Japan’s beautiful food, people and four seasons Merlin Chelliah, GM of Club Med Tomamu Hokkaido is a Singaporean mama to 6-year-old...

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Autism, Empathy and the Importance of the Arts: ‘Open: A Boy’s Wayang Adventure’

We chat with local author Eva Wong Nava about her new children’s book that’s told from the perspective of a boy with Autism Did you catch the recent Singapore-made film The Wayang Kids, mama? It’s...

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Parenting Advice: 5 Things Savvy Parents Pay Attention To

Montessori teacher, mama, and mindful parenting coach Victoria Yim is here to help you take a step back and chill. Here are five things savvy parents focus on to navigate the murky waters of parenthood...

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Sassy Mama Meets May Schooling (Olympic Swimming Champion Joseph Schooling’s...

Joseph Schooling’s mama speaks to us about the value of playing with your kids and how hard work is more important than innate talent Beate Baldry spoke to May Schooling (or Sassy Mama Schooling as she...

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Reduce Your Kids’ Screen Time with This Smart Parenting Solution

Kids spending too much time on their phones? Here’s how to use technology to your advantage! The way kids are able to easily navigate themselves around the internet, games, apps and even the app store...

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